The James T Lefrak Charitable
The James T Lefrak Charitable is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $237K.
The James T Lefrak Charitable at a glance
In short: The James T Lefrak Charitable gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $4,832,429
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James T Lefrak Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The James T Lefrak Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes. | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,832,429 | $1,187,247 | $207,918 | $200,000 | 1 | $203,971 | $237,300 | $213,480 |
| 2023 | $3,903,139 | $865,750 | $205,136 | $200,000 | 1 | $202,544 | $3,254,589 | $140,898 |
| 2022 | $3,242,525 | $3,335,962 | $203,088 | $200,000 | 1 | $201,556 | — | $10,443 |
| 2021 | $109,656 | $200,148 | $222,202 | $200,000 | 1 | $211,113 | — | $6,028 |
| 2020 | $131,710 | $2,025 | $2,375 | — | — | — | $850 | $6,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James T Lefrak Charitable reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James T Lefrak Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian McLean
Director & Executive Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director & Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Grant
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jay McHugh (2023–2024) — Director & Vice President · Filing note: Ended 10/2024
- Former: Thomas A. Varley (2020–2023) — Director & President · Filing note: Ended 62023
- Former: Linda Durso (2020–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 112022
- Former: Heather M. Drysdale (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary · Filing note: Ended 82021
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The James T Lefrak Charitable
How much does The James T Lefrak Charitable give each year?
The James T Lefrak Charitable gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is The James T Lefrak Charitable?
The James T Lefrak Charitable reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The James T Lefrak Charitable operate?
The James T Lefrak Charitable has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The James T Lefrak Charitable's EIN?
The James T Lefrak Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3752410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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